Concept: Moratorium – “What if the resources spent on conventional construction were to be redirected?”
In the Finnish discussion on architecture, the concept of a moratorium is particularly topical with the current heated debate on the fate of our modern buildings. Today’s discussion on climate change seems to boil down to a sense of urgency.
Far from the Forest
Discussion on the architectural potential of CLT has been largely overshadowed by its positive environmental effects, writes Tuomas Siitonen.
Erat, Still a Role Model
Bruno Erat’s ideas on sustainable construction from half a century ago are still, according to Pekka Hänninen, the best Finnish examples of ecological architecture.
Who Cares about Land Use?
Ideally, land use planning processes should consider concepts of global justice and planetary boundaries, but today, they are mostly driven by landowners’ profit.
No Guru, No Method, No Teacher
Who was Reima Pietilä, really? Roger Connah reminisces about his long-time friend.
Dipoli, the Oxymoron
What makes the design of the Dipoli so unique? Moisés Royo provides an in-depth analysis of Reima Pietilä’s most enigmatic project.
The High School and Community Centre Monio Reveals Exciting Possibilities for Radically Simple Wooden Structures
The log-constructed Monio High School and Community Centre is not so much an homage to tradition as it is a novel experiment in industrial construction.
The Architecture of a Daycare Centre in Tuusula Draws Inspiration from a Local Artist
The daycare centre in Tuusula aims for sustainability while offering children interesting spatial experiences.
Monument on a Human Scale
The new main building of the Hyytiälä Forestry Field Station brings a touch of Japan to a Finnish lakeside landscape.